Order pickers
Turret trucks and reach trucks are commonly used to handle palletized loads while order pickers are designed more to handle individual cases or items. Order pickers are also sometimes called stock pickers or order selectors. The equipment has a platform on which the individual who is operating it stands. The order picker lifts the operator together with the forks so that he or she can pick things from the shelves and place them onto a pallet on the forks. The machine moves forward while in an elevated position. Wire guidance systems are available.
Order Picker
Order pickers come with certain lift and travel speeds, fork size, weight limit and reach limitations. Most have a fork size designed to load a standard pallet, no more than around 1.5 meters long. The higher lift and travel speed helps improve productivity, but training is necessary in order to avoid accidents. Personnel must be trained on the specific units they would be utilizing.
Low Lift Pallet Jacks
Non-powered pallet trucks
Non-powered pallet trucks are a less expensive choice. These basic lift trucks are also known as hand pallet trucks and hand pallet jacks. These kinds of trucks make use of a hydraulic device to lift pallets no more than several centimeters above the floor. The person operating it pulls the load using the truck handle.
Electric-powered pallet trucks
Electric-powered pallet trucks are quite inexpensive and made for easy maneuvering. The size of the fork could hold two to three pallets. These trucks are available in two types: the "walkie" version is designed to be operated while the operator walks next to it; the "rider" has a platform on which the operator rides in a standing position. These kinds of trucks are normally found in warehouses, with operators order picking while moving down the aisles. Both powered and non-powered pallet trucks are categorized as ITA Class 3.